The next day.
Early in the morning, Shiraha walked through Konoha's gates with a yawn, his hair a complete mess.
The gate guards knew he was Orochimaru's disciple and had the privilege of entering and leaving Konoha freely, so they did not make him register.
Shiraha's relationship with Verta had gradually warmed recently, and he had obtained quite a bit of her blood.
Verta had even allowed Shiraha to pluck one of her scales.
Based on the scale's Energy Field fluctuations and several tests, Verta's scales could be used to create even more powerful demonic items.
After more than a dozen failed experiments, Shiraha finally made two enchanted item necklaces. He had returned to give one to Kushina; otherwise, he would have simply slept in the laboratory.
For the past few days, Shiraha had spent his days making demonic items.
At night, Orochimaru would come to the laboratory, and the two would continue their Cell Experiment. They had already pulled several all-nighters, and their sleep time had been severely compressed.
Come to think of it, he had not seen Kushina for several days. If he did not come see her soon, she would probably get angry.
Shiraha planned to go home, wash up, and then visit Kushina.
However, when he returned home, he found Kushina curled up on the sofa, hugging a cat pillow.
"Kushina? Why are you here so early?"
Shiraha froze for a moment.
After graduation, he had given Kushina a key to his home. Sometimes, when he was away, Kushina would come over early, but it was only six in the morning. Wasn't this a little too early?
"Stay calm. Tell him about what happened last night in a very calm tone. Boys all like strong girls, so don't act too weak—"
Within the Sealing Space, Kurama